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This show is the antidote to health fads, hype, and misinformation. Dr Chana Davis chats with experts in science and medicine to help you make informed choices. Learn about nutrition, fitness, vaccines, happiness, women’s health, and more.
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Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Dr. Anna Blakney, a research scientist who specializes in RNA medicines, takes a deep dive into mRNA vaccines.
She explains what's in mRNA vaccines (including plant vs animal origins), how they are made, and what happens inside your body when you get jabbed. She also the long history of mRNA vaccines and how they have been tested. Dr. Blakney also shares tips for being an informed consumer and sussing out reliable information, a topics she is passionate about.
Dr. Blakney is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. She completed a PhD in bioengineering and a research fellowship on RNA medicines at Imperial College London.
Links:
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Team Halo United Nations: Connecting the public with COVID-19 researchers
- Gene therapy vs mRNA vaccines - what's the differences? (Fueled by Science post)
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HOSTED BY CHANA DAVIS, PHD
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